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Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 3 May 2022
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Come find out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
Friday, 22 April 2022
8:30 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Want to improve your science communication? Join us for a full day event to optimize your communication with audiences beyond academia! This workshop features a keynote address by CBC Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaff, and sessions facilitated by special guests who are experts in topics like communicating through film, how to pitch your ideas, storytelling and more.
Wednesday, 6 April 2022
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Join us to learn about the recent work of our Ocean Leaders fellows, say hello to old friends, and celebrate the end of the year.
Featured projects:
- BC Marine Polystyrene Pollution
- Marine Renewable Energy
- Scrubber Pollution in the Salish Sea
- Reuse of Dredged Material in Metro Vancouver
Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 4 March 2022
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. William Cheung.
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 4 February 2022
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
This month we’ll be hearing from Dr. Mark Drever, a research scientist in the Science and Technology Branch of Environment and Climate Change Canada. He’ll be sharing some of his experiences working for ECCC and will also give us some helpful tips about how to navigate the federal government application process.
Engaging with Policy Makers
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Guest panel on working with policymakers and influencing decision-makers. This panel will feature members of municipal and provincial government, as well as NGO representatives including,
Blair Hammond, Director, CWS Pacific Region
Angela Danyluk, City of Vancouver, Senior Sustainability Specialist
Christianne Wilhelmson, Georgia Strait Alliance
Organizing for Change
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Join us to hear from four speakers, all from different sectors, who will discuss their experiences as organizers in the environmental movement.
GUEST PANEL
Matt Price, Campaigns and Engagement Strategist
Naisha Khan, Student Climate Justice Organizer
Gil Aguilar, Community Organizer, Georgia Straight Alliance
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 14 January 2022
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Come find out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Kai Chan
Internship Info Session
Wednesday, 1 Dec, 2021
2:00-4:00 pm
Room 107 [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)]
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 5 Nov 2021
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Philippe Tortell.
Conflict Management
Wednesday, 3 Nov, 2021
2:00-4:00 pm
Room 107 [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)]
UBC’s Conflict Theatre will lead an exploration of systemic drivers of conflict and build skills towards collaboration in the spirit of courage, comfort, and curiosity.
What to expect: Come ready to participate and have fun.
What not to expect: For those not theatrically inclined, don’t worry, there will be no acting, role playing or improv.
This event is open to all Ocean Leaders Fellows and students in FISH 507.
Marine Law and Governance- West Coast Environmental Law
Wednesday, 27 Oct, 2021
2:00-4:00 pm
Room 107 [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)]
West Coast Environmental Law will be joining us in a discussion on marine law and governance in British Columbia and their work on coastal protection legislation.
This will be an in person event open to all Ocean Leaders Fellows and students in FISH 507. Arrangements can be made for those who would like to attend remotely.
Entrepreneurial Thinking for Scientists Who Don’t Want to be Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, 20 Oct, 2021
2:00-4:00 pm PST
Room 107 [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)]
Scientific thinking is commonly used by entrepreneurs, and in turn entrepreneurial thinking can benefit scientists. Join us to learn about entrepreneurial thinking tools and how to apply them to science and policy. In this workshop led by Blair Simonite, Program Director of entrepreneurship@UBC, you will work “hands-on” on group activities where you will apply entrepreneurial thinking to a relevant policy scenario.
This will be an in person event open to all Ocean Leaders Fellows and students in FISH 507. Arrangements can be made for those who would like to attend remotely.
Qualitative Research Surveys
Wednesday, 13 Oct, 2021
2:00-4:00 pm PST
Room 107 [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)]
Join us to learn how to conduct a qualitative survey led by Ocean Leaders Postdoctoral Fellow, Rosanna Carver. Rosanna is a social science researcher focused on political ecology and political economy. During her fellowship at UBC she will be working with Professor Terre Satterfield.
Arrangements can be made for those who would like to attend remotely.
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 1 Oct 2021
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Chris Harley.
Wednesday, 5 May 2021
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Join UBC’s Ocean Leaders for a virtual event to learn about our ongoing projects and to exchange ideas about other pressing issues affecting our oceans and coastlines.
Featured projects:
- BC Marine StyrofoamTM Pollution
- Vessel Waste Discharge in the Great Bear Sea
- Ocean Impacts of Offshore Carbon Sequestration
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 9 April 2021
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Mary O’Connor.
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 5 March 2021
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
This month’s Story Time with Ocean Leaders will be a bit different. Join us on Gather.Town for a chance to try out the platform, learn about the internship program, and chat with other Ocean Leaders.
Engaging with Policy Makers
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Guest panel on working with policymakers and influencing decision-makers. This panel will feature members of municipal and provincial government, as well as NGO representatives including,
Blair Hammond, Director, CWS Pacific Region
Brad Badelt, City of Vancouver, Assistant Director for Sustainability
Christianne Wilhelmson, Georgia Strait Alliance
Partnering with First Nations
Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Led by Dr. Andrea Reid, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Fisheries, IOF, this workshop will provide an introduction to research, co-development and collaboration with Indigenous communities.
To facilitate a dialogue, Andrea is keen to hear your ideas/concerns/queries. Please come with questions and discussion points in mind.
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 5 Feb 2021
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Amanda Vincent.
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 4 Dec 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Terre Satterfield.
Riding Big Waves: Collaborative Encounters with Conflict
Wednesday, 2 Dec 2020
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Tom Scholte with UBC’s Conflict Theatre will lead an exploration of systemic drivers of conflict and build skills towards collaboration in the spirit of courage, comfort, and curiosity.
What to expect: Come ready to participate and have fun.
What not to expect: For those not theatrically inclined, don’t worry, there will be no acting, role playing or improv.
Risk Analysis and Decision Making
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
This workshop led by Dr. Terre Satterfield will explore dimensions of risk and risk assessment, and how to use these tools for better decision-making.
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 6 Nov 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Rashid Sumaila.
To watch the video click here.
Facilitating Collaboration – Part 2
Wednesday, 28 Oct 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Part 2 of the Facilitating collaboration workshop that began on Oct 14th with Margaret Krebs, from the Earth Leadership Program. We will debrief the interviews in breakout groups with a reporting back session.
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Blair Simonite & Andrea Lloyd from Entrepreneurship@UBC, this workshop will include group activities where you will apply entrepreneurial thinking to a relevant policy scenario.
Facilitating Collaboration- Part 1
Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
This is a two-part workshop with Margaret Krebs, from the Earth Leadership Program.
These sessions will build capacity to engage a group of people and enable them to think together. Central to this ability is the skill of being able to ask questions to understand context: landscape, problem framing, future scenarios.
- Learn frameworks and models for effective inquiry
- Practice designing questions and interviewing
- Develop the art of reciprocity and relationship-building
Part 2, a class discussion and follow-up with Margaret, will take place on Oct 28th.
Marine Law and Governance
Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Stephanie Hewson, Georgia Lloyd-Smith, and Michael Bissonnette from West Coast Environmental Law discuss marine law and governance in British Columbia and their work on coastal protection legislation.
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 2 Oct 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Tune in via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Villy Christensen
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 5 June 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
This month, Ocean Leader Santiago de la Puente Jeri will lead a discussion on networking. Join us via Zoom to learn more about building relationships and discuss some ideas for networking in the new normal.
Zoom Meeting Information
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/97184548441
Meeting ID: 971 8454 8441
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 1 May 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Join us via Zoom to find out how out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Simon Donner
Virtual Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 3 April 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Join us via Zoom to find out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Philippe Tortell
Ocean Leaders Brown Bag – Internships
CANCELED
Thursday, 19 March 2020
12:00 – 1:00 PM PST
Hakai Node, [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 216]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Bring your lunch and take part in a discussion on internships led by Kai Chan. Ocean Leader Cam Bullen will also share his experience doing an internship abroad last year.
Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 6 March 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Hakai Node, [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 216]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Come find out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Chris Harley
Engaging with Policymakers
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 107
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Science can play a critical role in shaping policy, but the path from scientific research to societal impact isn’t always clear. Join us as we hear from policymakers and NGO representatives about how to work with policymakers and translate science into policy solutions.
Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 7 February 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Hakai Node, [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 216]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Come find out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Kai Chan
Research Partnerships with Indigenous Communities Workshop
Tuesday, 4 February 2020
12:30 – 4:00 PM PST
Musqueam Cultural Center
4000 Musqueam Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6N 3S2
Day 2 of this workshop will include a field trip hosted by the Musqueam Nation, including a guided tour of Musqueam lands and a visit to their Cultural Centre. Throughout the tour, we will draw on Musqueam perspectives to learn more about Indigenous-led research, focusing on aquatic sciences and fisheries management. We will be meeting in the Hakai Node at 11:00 am and making our way by bus and foot to the Musqueam reserve. If you are making your own way to the Musqueam reserve, the workshop begins at 12:30. You must have attended Day 1 of the workshop to take part in this field trip.
Research Partnerships with Indigenous Communities Workshop
Monday, 3 February 2020
8:30 PM – 12:30 PM PST
Hakai Node, [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 216]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Hosted by UBC’s Indigenous Fisheries Research Unit at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the Ocean Leaders program.
Join us for an introduction to research co-development and collaboration with Indigenous communities. This 2-day workshop will offer you the chance to discuss community-based aquatic science initiatives with First Nation scientists visiting from Haida Gwaii. This is Day 1 of the 2-day workshop. You must attend Day 1 to attend the Day 2 field trip based at the Musqueam Cultural Center Gallery.
The fish you don’t know you eat
A panel discussion featuring UBC’s Global Reporting Program and the Ocean Leaders Fellows who participated in the project
Friday, 10 January 2020
11:00 AM PST
[Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) Theatre)]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
25% of fish caught in the ocean don’t land directly on our plates. They’re churned into something called fishmeal. That fishmeal is mainly used to feed farmed fish, which account for more than half of the seafood we consume globally. But what are the true costs of this process? NBC News with UBC’s Global Reporting Program and three Ocean Leaders Fellows travelled to China, Peru and West Africa – key locations in the global fishmeal industry – to find out.
Story Time with Ocean Leaders
Friday, 10 January 2020
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Hakai Node, [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 216]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Join us the 1st Friday of the month to hear a life lesson from an Ocean Leader. Come find out how the featured Ocean Leader answers the simple prompt: Talk about a story that has impacted you or share how you ended up at UBC.
This month’s story comes from Dr. Curtis Suttle
Riding Big Waves: Collaborative Encounters with Conflict
Wed, 13 November 2019
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Room 107 [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Join us to explore systemic drivers of conflict and build skills towards collaboration in the spirit of courage, comfort, and curiosity. Participants will reflect on personal challenges, interpersonal dynamics, and systemic structures through activities and games that offer a new way to look at old patterns.
What to expect: Come ready to participate and have fun.
What not to expect: For those not theatrically inclined, don’t worry, there will be no acting, role playing or improv.
Please RSPV here
Entrepreneurial Thinking for Scientists Who Don’t Want to be Entrepreneurs
Wed, 6 November 2019
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Room 107 [Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)]
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Scientific thinking is commonly used by entrepreneurs, and in turn entrepreneurial thinking can benefit scientists. Join us to learn about entrepreneurial thinking tools and how to apply them to science and policy. In this workshop led by Blair Simonite P.Eng, Program Director of entrepreneurship@UBC, you will work “hands-on” on group activities where you will apply entrepreneurial thinking to a relevant policy scenario.
Please RSVP here
Engaging with Indigenous Communities
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
2-4pm
AERL, Hakai Node
This workshop will introduce students to special considerations when working with indigenous communities. This workshop will include a presentation and facilitated dialogue about working with indigenous populations in research and policy action, with time for Q&A.
Please RSVP here.
A la Mar – Film Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5:30-7:30pm
AERL, Hakai Node
Join us for a screening of A la Mar, a Peruvian documentary film. Following the film, we will have a facilitated discussion and Q&A with a few experts and a short reception.
Please RSVP here.
Best Practices in Research and Data Management
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
11:00am – 12:00pm
How do you manage your research data? Join us for a research data management planning workshop designed to help you incorporate best practices for data management into your own work.
Risk Analysis and Decision-Making Workshop
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
2-4pm
AERL 107
This workshop will explore dimensions of risk and risk assessment, and how to use these tools for better decision-making.
Please RSVP here.
Storytelling Workshop
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
12-5:30pm
Hakai Node
This afternoon workshop will instruct participants how to weave together compelling narratives to communicate science. Participants will engage in skill-building and applied story development. Select participants will have the opportunity to tell their stories at a live event in front of a public audience the following week, on 22 November.
Please RSVP here.
Engaging with Policymakers
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
2-4:30pm
Hakai Node
Science can play a critical role in shaping policy, but the path from scientific research to societal impact isn’t always clear. Join us as we hear from policymakers and NGO representatives about how to work with policymakers and translate science into policy solutions. This workshop will consist of a panel, Q&A, and a short exercise.
Please RSVP here.
Making Waves
Monday, March 19, 2018
7-8:30pm
Kits House
Join UBC’s Ocean Leaders for an evening to learn about our ongoing projects and to exchange ideas about the pressing issues affecting our local ocean and coastline. Meet our fellows, partners, and engage with fellow community members at our first annual policy event.
Please RSVP here.
Chasing Coral Screening
Thursday, January 25, 2018
5pm-8:30pm
Join us for a screening of Chasing Coral, a documentary that examines the destruction and disappearance of the world’s coral reefs. The film will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with some local coral reef researchers.
Story Collider: Workshop & Performance
Wednesday, November 29 – Friday, December 1, 2017
This collaboration with Story Collider instructs participants in weaving together compelling narratives to communicate science. Participants will engage in a two-day workshop focused on skill-building and application with the opportunity to tell their own stories. Select participants will have the opportunity to tell their stories at a live event in front of a public audience on Friday evening. To learn more about story collider, visit their website: https://www.storycollider.org/.
Anecdotal Evidence at the Vancouver Aquarium
Thursday, November 9, 2017
7:30pm
Join Anecdotal Evidence at the Vancouver Aquarium for an evening of live storytelling. Listen to personal stories of science engagement through experiences of fieldwork, failure, success and breakthrough.
Science Storytelling on Social Media Workshop
Monday, October 30, 2017
11am-5pm
This student-facilitated workshop will help participants develop skills to communicate science through effective storytelling and the use of social media tools. The workshop will feature guest contributors and allow participants the opportunity to apply their learned skills.
Leadership Workshop
Wednesday, October 11 -Thursday, October 12, 2017
This workshop, led by Margaret Krebs, Director of the Leopold Program, will lead participants through an examination of leadership narratives, dimensions, and skills. The workshop will feature real case studies of successful ecological and environmental management as a framework for learning.
Welcome Reception
4pm, September 13, 2017
AERL Lobby
We will host a small gathering at 4pm in the lobby after FISH 507 to introduce our new fellows. Come and say hello!